Ezekiel 21:23

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

وَتَكُونُ لَهُمْ مِثْلَ عِرَافَةٍ كَاذِبَةٍ فِي عُيُونِهِمِ ٱلْحَالِفِينَ لَهُمْ حَلْفًا. لَكِنَّهُ يَذْكُرُ ٱلْإِثْمَ حَتَّى يُؤْخَذُوا.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Ezekiel talks about how God's message will seem like a false prediction to those who have sworn oaths, but God will remember their wrongdoings and bring them to justice. Ezekiel is speaking to the people of Israel, warning them of the consequences of their actions.

Explained for Children

Imagine you made a promise to do something, but then you broke it. Now, imagine a friend tells you that something bad will happen because of it. You might not believe them, thinking they're wrong, but in reality, your mistake will come back to haunt you. That's what this verse is about.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this verse around 593-571 BC. He was addressing the people of Israel, who were facing the consequences of their disobedience and idolatry. The verse reflects the cultural context of ancient Israel, where oaths and divine prophecies were significant.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, this verse reminds us that our actions have consequences, even if we don't see them immediately. For example, if someone makes a promise at work and fails to keep it, they might face repercussions later, even if they initially believed they could get away with it.

Topics

• justice
• consequences
• prophecy
• oaths
• remembrance
• punishment

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 18:11
• Isaiah 47:11
• Hosea 8:7
• Luke 12:59
• Romans 2:5

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean by 'false divination'?

In this context, 'false divination' refers to how the people might misunderstand or misinterpret God's message, thinking it's a false prediction, but in reality, it is true.

Who is 'he' in the verse?

'He' refers to God, who will remember the iniquity of those who have sworn false oaths and bring them to account.

How does this relate to our modern life?

This verse reminds us that our actions and promises have consequences, and even if we try to avoid them, we cannot escape the ultimate judgment of our deeds.

What is the significance of 'oaths' in this verse?

Oaths were significant in ancient Israel and are still important today, as they represent solemn promises. Breaking these oaths has serious consequences.